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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.59, 4,304.97 and 1,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.59, 4,304.97 and 1,703.29 is: 2,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.59 : 4,304.97 = 1,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.59/4,304.97 = 1,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.59x = 4,304.97 × 1,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.59x = 7,332,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,612.35/3,119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.51

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